Installing An Ni Pxi-8360 - National Instruments NI PCIe-8360 User Manual

Installing an NI PXI-8360

Caution To protect both yourself and the chassis from electrical hazards, leave the chassis
off until you finish installing the NI PXI-8360.
Caution Do not raise the injector/ejector handle as you insert the NI PXI-8360. It will not
insert properly unless the handle is in its downward position so that it does not interfere
with the injector/ejector rail on the chassis, as shown in Figure 2-2.
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Complete the following steps to install the NI PXI-8360 in your PXI or
CompactPCI chassis.
1. Power off your PXI or CompactPCI chassis, but leave it plugged in
while installing the NI PXI-8360. The power cord grounds the chassis
and protects it from electrical damage while you install the module.
2. Select a slot for the NI PXI-8360. The NI PXI-8360 must be installed
in the controller slot (slot 1 in PXI).
3. Remove or open any doors or covers blocking access to the slot in
which you intend to install the NI PXI-8360.
4. Touch the metal part of the case to discharge any static electricity that
might be on your clothes or body.
5. Make sure the injector/ejector handle is in its downward position.
Be sure to remove all connector packaging and protective caps from
retaining screws on the module. Align the NI PXI-8360 with the card
guides on the top and bottom of the system controller slot.
6. Hold the handle as you slowly slide the module into the chassis until
the handle catches on the injector/ejector rail.
7. Raise the injector/ejector handle until the module firmly seats into the
backplane receptacle connectors. The front panel of the NI PXI-8360
should be even with the front panel of the chassis.
8. Tighten the bracket-retaining screws on the top and bottom of the front
panel to secure the NI PXI-8360 to the chassis.
9. Replace or close any doors or covers to the chassis.
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